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Information and Computer Science

Welcome! The Information and Computer Science (ICS) degree program prepares students for a broad range of computer opportunities in industry as well as in graduate studies. ICS students choose one or more specialty areas from among these four options: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Management, and Networking. Depending on their chosen specialty area, graduates of Park’s Information and Computer Science degree program are well prepared for these industry positions: Web programmer, applications programmer, information technology (IT) project manager, database analyst, network analyst. The program is an ideal fit for students who enjoy working with technology and wish to study in one of Park’s on-campus or online degree programs.

Mission

Demonstrate proficiency in use of popular computer technologies, programming languages, and methodologies.

Identify appropriate information technologies for a given organizational context and explain how to incorporate such technologies into the given organizational context.

Communicate effectively, ethically, and professionally in a team environment.

Cisco Networking Academy

Cisco Networking Academy is a global education program that teaches students how to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure computer networks for increased access to career and economic opportunities in communities around the world. Networking Academy provides online courses, interactive tools, and hands-on learning activities to help individuals prepare for ICT and networking careers in virtually every type of industry.

The CIM Department works with Park’s Career Development Center to help place undergraduate information and computer technology students in computer internship positions in Kansas City and beyond. The ICS Department actively encourages students to work in such internship positions and considers internships to be an integral part of the ICS curriculum.

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